The Smith family gathered in the North Cumberland Elementary Library March 7 to honor their mother and grandmother, Mary Smith. Smith was a dedicated board member for the Cumberland County Board of Education, serving for 18 years.
During her tenure as board member for the 7th District, Smith was passionately known to advocate for the students of Cumberland County. She was never afraid to ask questions or challenge fellow board members and Directors if she thought decisions were being made that were not in the best interest of the students.
Smith’s constituents, as well as those outside her district, would reach out with their concerns and she would search for the truth, fighting tirelessly on behalf of the kids of Cumberland County.
After Smith passed away on Oct. 18, 2024, many donors contributed a monetary gift to honor her legacy on the Board. These funds were used to purchase 57 books, with themes especially chosen by the Smith family and Smith’s close friends. Each book is labeled with a sticker in her memory.
The book donation was presented to North Cumberland Elementary in recognition of Smith’s dedication to the students she served.